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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.39, 8,002.77 and 2,219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.39, 8,002.77 and 2,219.58 is: 3,327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.39 : 8,002.77 = 2,219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.39/8,002.77 = 2,219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.39x = 8,002.77 × 2,219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.39x = 17,762,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,788.24/5,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.99

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